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The name Clarissa is of Spanish, United States, German, Latin origin and is typically given to Girls. It is associated with the Christianity religion. Numerologically, Clarissa is often linked to the number 1.
Clarissa Name Meaning, Origin, Numerology, Rashi & More
What does the name Clarissa mean? What is the meaning of the name Clarissa
Meaning of Clarissa: Name Clarissa in the Spanish, United States, German, Latin origin, means Clear; something that is easy to understand and interpret. Name Clarissa is of Spanish, United States, German, Latin origin and is a Girl name. People with name Clarissa are usually Christianity by religion.
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Clarissa
Meaning
Clear; something that is easy to understand and interpret
Pronunciation
Characters
1 word with 8 characters
Spell
C-L-A-R-I-S-S-A
Phonetic
Pythagorean Numerology
1
Indian Vedic Numerology
7
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Famous people with name Clarissa (Namesakes)
Famous People Named Clarissa Do you know a notable person named Clarissa? We'd love to hear about them. Share the details and we'll update our records!
- Clarissa Eden
Anne Clarissa Eden, Countess of Avon (née Spencer-Churchill; born 28 June 1920), is the widow of Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon (1897–1977), who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1955 to 1957.
- Clarissa Claretti
Clarissa Claretti (born 7 October 1980) is a former Italian female hammer thrower.
- Clarissa Chun
Clarissa Kyoko Mei Ling Chun (陳美玲; born August 27, 1981) is the USA Wrestling assistant National coach and an American Olympic women's freestyle 48 kg (105.5 lbs) wrestler.
- Clarissa Ward
Clarissa Ward (born January 30, 1980) is an American television journalist who is currently chief international correspondent for CNN. She was formerly with CBS News, based in London.
- Clarissa dos Santos
Clarissa Cristina dos Santos (born March 10, 1988) is a Brazilian professional basketball player for the San Antonio Stars of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
- Clarissa Sligh
Clarissa T. Sligh (born August 30, 1939) is an African-American book artist and photographer based in Asheville, North Carolina.
- Clarissa Molina
Clarissa Molina (born Clarissa María Molina Contreras; September 23, 1991) is a Dominican-American model and beauty queen who won Miss Dominican Republic 2015 and represented the Dominican Republic at the Miss Universe 2015 pageant.
- Clarissa Bowers
Clarissa Bowers (born October 27, 1997) is an American model, philanthropist, and beauty pageant titleholder.
- Clarissa Robles
Clarissa Marie Robles Quezada (born 9 May 1994) is an American-born Mexican footballer who plays as right back for LA Galaxy OC and the Mexico women's national team.
- Clarissa Garotinho
Clarissa Barros Assed Matheus de Oliveira (born 2 July 1982) more commonly known as Clarissa Garotinho is a Brazilian politician and journalist.
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Numerology of Clarissa
Numerology for Clarissa - Number 1 (Pythagorean Numerology)
Baby Name Clarissa Numerology: Name Clarissa has a number value of 1 as per Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology), its advised that you also calculate 'number value' of name by entering full name in our Name Numerology Calculator.
| Numerology Number (Pythagorean Numerology) | 1 |
| Indian Vedic Numerology | 7 |
| Motivation Number | 11 |
| Destiny Number (Expression Number) | 1 |
| Inner Dream Number | 8 |
| Soul Urge Number | 11 |
| Heart's Desire Number | 11 |
| Personality Number | 8 |
Spelling & Phonetics of Clarissa
Syllables in Clarissa Name
How many syllables in baby name Clarissa? Clarissa has 3 syllables. The name "Clarissa" can be divided into 3 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Clarissa? | 3 (cla - ris - sa) |
|---|---|
| Numbers of characters: | 8 |
| Unique letters: | 6 (c, l, a, r, i, s) |
| Clarissa backwards: | assiralc |
| Clarissa sorted alphabetically: | aacilrss |
| Phonetic | |
| Spell | C-L-A-R-I-S-S-A |
| Pronunciation |
Name Clarissa is combinations of, 1 occurance of C, 1 occurance of L, 2 occurances of A, 1 occurance of R, 1 occurance of I, 2 occurances of S.
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Birthday Wishes for Clarissa
How to Wish a Happy Birthday to Clarissa
Clarissa's birthday is a remarkable occasion that deserves thoughtful and heartfelt wishes. Whether he's a close friend, a family member, or a colleague, the perfect birthday message can make his day even more special. From warm, sincere greetings to fun, playful wishes, this section provides a variety of ideas to convey your affection, admiration, and joy for Clarissa on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Clarissa! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Clarissa, Happy Birthday! Another year older, but not a year less awesome. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest. Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Clarissa! You bring so much light to everyone around you. May your day be as bright and wonderful as your heart. Cheers to more laughter, adventures, and memories this year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about name Clarissa
What is the meaning of Clarissa?
Name Clarissa means Clear; something that is easy to understand and interpret as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Clarissa Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Clarissa?
Name Clarissa has numerology 7 as per The ParentZ.
What is the numerology of Clarissa?
Numerology number of Clarissa is 7 (Vedic) and 1 (Pythagorean Numerology) as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Clarissa?
The lucky number of name Clarissa is 7 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Clarissa name?
The name Clarissa has 8 letters. The name Clarissa consists of 1 word with 8 characters.
Where does the name Clarissa come from?
Clarissa is a Spanish, United States, German, Latin name given to Girls as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Clarissa?
The name Clarissa is of Spanish, United States, German, Latin origin and is used within Christianity communities.
What does Clarissa mean?
Name Clarissa means Clear; something that is easy to understand and interpret as per The ParentZ
What does the name Clarissa mean?
Clarissa is of Spanish, United States, German, Latin origin and means Clear; something that is easy to understand and interpret as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Clarissa?
Clarissa means Clear; something that is easy to understand and interpret and is a Spanish, United States, German, Latin name given to Girls as per The ParentZ
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What is the length of Clarissa name?
The name Clarissa consists of 8 alphabets.
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Happy Birthday, Clarissa! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
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